A New Zealand pilot is freed
Indonesia, New Zealand deny Papua rebel claim 'bribe' paid for pilot release
JAKARTA: Jakarta and Wellington denied on Monday (Sep 23) a claim by rebels in Indonesia's restive region of Papua that a New Zealand pilot was freed from captivity over the weekend after they received payment from a local leader.
New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens freed after more than 18 months in captivity in Indonesia’s Papua, foreign minister says
New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens has been freed from more than 18 months in captivity in Indonesia’s Papua, the Indonesian police said in a statement on Saturday.
A New Zealand pilot is freed after 19 months in rebel captivity in Indonesia’s Papua region
Indonesian authorities said Saturday the New Zealand pilot who’s been held hostage for more than a year in the restive Papua region has been freed by separatist rebels.
New Zealand Pilot Phillip Mehrtens Freed From Captivity in Indonesia's Papua
New Zealand pilot Phillip Mehrtens, who has been freed more than 1-1/2 years after being held hostage by a pro-independence group, is pictured, in Timika, Central Papua province, Indonesia, September 21, 2024. Indonesia's Police/Handout via REUTERS
New Zealand, Indonesia rubbish bribe claims for pilot’s release: ‘this is a disgrace’
The release of pilot Phillip Mehrtens after 19 months in captivity has sparked controversy as Papuan rebels claimed payments were made.
New Zealand Pilot Freed by Papua Rebels in Indonesia - TaiwanPlus News
A New Zealand pilot has been freed after being held captive by separatist rebels in Indonesia for over a year. 38 year old Philip Mertens was working for Indonesian airlines Suzy Air when he was kidnapped by the West Papua National Liberation Army last February.
Family of freed NZ pilot Phillip Mehrtens make statement and share details of efforts to rescue him from Papuan rebels
Phillip Mehrtens was held captive in Indonesia’s West Papua region for 19 months.
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